How much does an office clerk make in Iowa?
$44,310a year
Median yearly pay for office clerks in Iowa. That is $21.30 an hour or $3,693 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.30
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 23,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,660Median: $44,310Highest 10%: $61,410
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,660 | $14.26 | |
| 25th | $36,180 | $17.39 | |
| Median | $44,310 | $21.30 | |
| 75th | $51,830 | $24.92 | |
| 90th | $61,410 | $29.52 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Des Moines, IA | $46,540 |
| Iowa City, IA | $46,480 |
| Ames, IA | $45,450 |
| Dubuque, IA | $44,980 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $44,780 |
| Sioux City, IA | $44,060 |
| Waterloo, IA | $43,980 |
| Davenport, IA | $42,340 |
| Omaha, NE | $39,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for office clerks.
| 26. Michigan | $44,820 |
| 27. Indiana | $44,520 |
| 28. Florida | $44,450 |
| 29. Iowa | $44,310 |
| 30. Utah | $44,060 |
| 31. Ohio | $43,680 |
| 32. Wyoming | $42,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an office clerk make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $21.30 ($44,310 a year).
Do office clerks make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $44,310 against $45,010 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Iowa rank for office clerk pay?
Iowa ranks 29 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays office clerks the most?
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, with a median of $46,540 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.